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SoWashCo Community Education
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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Community Education News
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides a variety of opportunities that support foundational learning, parent involvement and the healthy development of children from birth to 5.
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Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium offers free classes for adults including English Language, GED prep and official testing, high school diploma completion and more.
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Join us for this fun, family event on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5-8 p.m. at Oltman Middle School. For ages 3+ with an adult.
Get your tickets now for $35 per couple (adult plus one child). After Sept. 16 tickets prices increase.
Proceeds will be donated to SoWashCo CARES and will benefit the youth financial assistance fund.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides a variety of opportunities that support foundational learning, parent involvement and the healthy development of children from birth to 5.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming activities for Adults 50+ in Community Education.
Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Fall is just around the corner and so is our catalog. Check your mailboxes next week for the latest catalog or view it online now! Sign up for activities and classes for a fall full of learning and fun!
Spring and summer classes are still available. Check out the opportunities starting soon.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Community Education Calendar
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Oltman Middle School
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Program Center
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Woodbury High School
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Liberty Ridge Elementary
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Bailey Elementary
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East Ridge High School
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Royal Oaks Elementary
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Royal Oaks Elementary
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Lake Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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Cottage Grove Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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East Ridge High School
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Woodbury High School